Local Legislators Hosting Fraud Prevention Forum

State Rep. Tim LeGeyt (R-17) and State Sen. Kevin Witkos (R-8) will be hosting a fraud prevention forum to help seniors learn how to avoid being victims of fraud and scams. Guest speakers from AARP will present The Con-Artist’s Playbook, a Deep Look into the Mind of Scam Artists. Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris will also attend.

The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.., at the Canton Senior Center, 40 Dyer Avenue, Collinsville.

The Con-Artist’s Playbook presents an inside look at how scammers think and can help enable persons to protect themselves and their families against identity theft and fraud. This program was developed based on hundreds of undercover fraud tapes and hours of interviews with victims and con artists. It demonstrates common strategies scammers use and provides tools for use in defense of common con-artist tricks. Guests attending the event will receive a free copy.

This luncheon event is open to the public and free of charge. Seating is limited to 75 registrants.

Please contact the Canton Senior Center at 860-693-5811 ext. 4 to register. Elder adults and caregivers are welcome.

Lunch will be provided by Cherrybrook Healthcare Center & Arden Courts of Avon.

The Canton TRIAD Senior Safety Program is a proud supporter of this event.

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